City council hopeful, Nahshon Nicks, hosts Matthew Chang on "Nicks at Nite"
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Fig. 01Articles and MediaNahshon Nicks, candidate for City Counsel District 7, shares his vision for the future
of a thriving Jacksonville and asks Matthew Chang his expert opinion on economic development in Jacksonville. Alfreda Boney shares her expert opinion on the workforce development in Jacksonville. Matthew says the city is perfectly suited for advanced manufacturing and ideal for any e-commerce site selection.
Check out their full conversation on Facebook live, here.
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